By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Uncertainty surrounding the legality of the recent motion brought to the House of Assembly (HOA) to reprimand Governor Augustus Jaspert for his reported violation of the Audit Act saw Wednesday’s session of the House […]
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Mostly private security hired to monitor returning nationals under self quarantine
The majority of the security officers tasked with monitoring returning residents — who are self-quarantined in isolated accommodation — are privately owned. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during a recent national broadcast on a local radio station while responding […]
Accounting company’s advice against BVI Airways deal was omitted from documents to Cabinet
The Office of the Auditor General’s recent report about the controversial BVI Airways deal has uncovered that global financial accounts company, BDO, had warned the former National Democratic Party (NDP) government against entering into the $7.2 million agreement with the […]
Bikes to be banned after 5pm!
Legislation to ban bikes and three-wheel vehicles from operating between 5 pm to 5 am daily is to be drafted in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie announced in a statement on Wednesday that Cabinet has already approved the […]
Help restock FSN’s pantry! Local charities partner for a food drive
Two charities, the BVI Hands-Free and Women In Need are teaming up to restock the Family Support Network’s (FSN) pantry. Lead organiser, Alexandra Durante of BVI Hands-Free, told BVI News on Thursday that the initiative was borne out of the […]
System for re-entry worked well on Day one | 17 more to land on Day 2
Three locals transitioned smoothly from their aircraft to isolated quarantine accommodations when they returned to the territory through the TB Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. This now paves the way for more than a dozen new passengers to land […]
Curfew shortens to 10pm | All business now allowed to open
Starting Thursday, June 4, the current 7 pm to 5 am curfew will be shortened to now run from 10 pm to 5 in the morning. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Governor Augustus Jaspert also announced that all businesses will […]
First batch of returning residents arrives today!
After months of closure, the first two flights with returning nationals have landed in the British Virgin Islands, a government media release has said. The flights are part of the first phase of the partial reopening of local borders — […]
‘Pass!’ Premier mum on the motion to ‘reprimand’ governor
Premier Andrew Fahie has opted to “pass” on giving his opinion on the recent motion moved in the House of Assembly to ‘reprimand’ Governor Augustus Jaspert for violating the Audit Act. The violation for which the governor is accused is […]
Gov’t working on long-term Unemployment Benefits Scheme
Government is working to change the necessary legislation that would facilitate the implementation of a long-term Unemployment Benefits Programme in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie said on local radio Tuesday that the programme will be instituted by the […]
